Lost Arts and Prison Solitary Aspects in History and Joliet
A long read combines ancient wonders and modern curiosities from glass that shows fishes to a steel blade and luminous paintings. It then moves to the Inaugural Ball at the Pension Office building and a detailed look at Joliet Prison’s solitary confinement, its grim cell design, daily routine, and the warden-like figure old John who guards the gate with a playful, bee-tending hobby.
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China
France
Wendell Phillips
Rome
Spain
Tai Tsung
Elizabeth
Mark Sealiot
Myrmecides
Sultan Solyman
Perdinandi
Paulinus Jovius
Constantinople
Cornelius van Drebble
George Whitehead
Proclus
Archimedes
Uch
Anastasius Dicorus
Byzantium
London
Pension Office
United States
Inauguration of Benjamin Harrison Opens in Rainy Washington
Benjamin Harrison took the oath as President at 12 15 noon on the Capitol steps. Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath as crowds filled the plaza and thousands of public figures watched the ceremony amid rain and umbrellas.
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Washington
Fuller
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Capitol
Inauguration Day Dawn on Pennsylvania Avenue Crowds
Early morning scenes show Washington stirring with troops and crowds as the Senate convenes its new term. The new President is sworn in with the Bible, a national salute, and a review of the parade along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the White House.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Supreme Court
Fuller
Legislative
Senate
White House
Taking the Oath by Harrison Before Inaugural Committee
Min Harrison solemnly swears to support the Constitution as Senators Cockrell Hoar and Cullom call upon Mr Halford and the President-elect at 10 50 o clock marking the inaugural preparations.
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Min Harrison
Cockrell, Hoar
Cullom
Mr. Halford
Senio
Inauguration Day Parade and Ceremonial Moves
A large crowd gathered along Pennsylvania Avenue and at the Capitol for the inauguration events. By 10 o clock seats were filling while access to the Senate chamber remained limited. At 11 the retiring President Harrison and President-elect met with Vice-President elect as they proceeded to the Capitol and were escorted by a military guard and Willard's hotel entourage.
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Arlington Hotel
Committee of
Senate Chamber
Senate
United States
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Hayes
Hamlin
Fuller
Committee of Arrangement
Diplomatic Corps
House of Representatives
Representatives
Committee of Arrangements
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Harrison
Willard’s
Cleveland
Harrison
Magnificent Display Honors the New President in Washington
A grand procession in Washington outlined by historical state rank, starting with groups of states first ratifying the constitution. Civic and military bodies from each state led the march, followed by later admitted states in order. Nearly 50,000 participants made it one of the largest public displays in the capital.
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Washington
Madeleine and Johnsons Share a Hot Evening Verite
The fragment mentions Madeleine Fred Johnson and L stepping onto the piazza as the air grew close at the Johnsons last night. It notes Marg heir getting close outside, with a candid, pleasantly observed tone.
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Madeleine
the Johnson's
Fred Johnson
Remarkable African teakwood surpasses wear in ships long lasting
The piece notes African teakwood as indestructible by wear or decay with vessels lasting a century before breakdown from poor sailing design. It highlights its hardness and heavy weight of 42 to 52 pounds per cubic foot, easy workability, and silex content which wears tools but resists rust on fasteners. It contrasts with East Indian teak, lighter and easier to work, prized timber from that region.
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England
Question by patent medicine advertiser on biliousness
An advertising figure known for selling anti bilious medicines questions why people should avoid bilious feelings. The remark contrasts the ad man’s line of work with his concern about biliousness.
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Lost Arts
Illinois
Joliet
John
Brooklyn
Cation
Congress
Morton
Ingalls
Wink
President Harrison
Mrs. Harrison
Ain
Mrs. Morton
House
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